Pack the gear. Drive the miles. Unzip the sails. Take the helm. I'm nervous till we leave the marina, but when we make it to the open water, it turns to gold ✨✨✨😊

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Catamarans are the perfect boats to dry out on a beach, or, as many do in tidal areas (including ourselves), use a half tide drying mooring. If the boat has daggerboards then sensibly the rudders should lift to avoid damage, especially if the tide/wind causes waves when refloating. I have used the method seen in this video for 40 years. Very simple and works easily. Please note that this boat is over 30 years old, and I had never tried to lift the rudders with one hand before! Hence the initial hesitation. They would lift more easily if the shafts were greased. A simple snap hook holds the rudder up. Some people use "dinghy style" lifting rudders but that means the blades stick out behind the boat, which has often led to breakages when in a crowded anchorage and unsuspecting dinghies pass in the night. This rudder system works exactly like a conventional semi-balanced rudder when it in the down position. And has the advantage that the whole rudder can be taken off the boat by simply undoing one bolt. And no shaft leaks either! The thin ropes led through blocks to a cleat on the tiller are connected to the outboard. So the engine turns with the rudders, significantly increasing manouverability! I write more about steering systems on my website, see here https://www.sailingcatamarans.com/index.php/19-faqs/sailing-and-performance-questions/109-which-steering-system-should-i-use

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Experience the incredible acceleration of the Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin — a 45-foot adventure boat that leaps to 30 knots faster than you’d believe. Powered by triple Mercury V10 350hp Verado outboards, this Nordic-built powerhouse blends performance, efficiency, and versatility like nothing else in its class. 🎥 Shot in Casco Bay, Maine by East Coast Yacht Sales, your authorized Axopar dealer for the U.S. East Coast. 👉 Explore the full Axopar lineup: https://www.ecys.com/new-yachts/axopar/ #Axopar #Axopar45 #AdventureBoats #DrivenToDiscover #EastCoastYachtSales #BoatingLife #SpeedBoats

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So you’re ready to book in for your PADI Open Water Diver Course? Awesome! First, check out our online calendar and check which course dates you would like to book in for! Then, send us an email on info@divingadelaide.com.au with your preferred course dates! You will receive a booking email from us with an online payment link so you can confirm your booking online. Once you have confirmed your booking online, you will receive your PADI eLearning Voucher, so you can start the online training part of your course today!

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